I got this article from one of the newsletters I subcribed to and I thought you will be blessed and motivated by it as I was. It all goes to show what I've been telling you all this while about yourself, you are the best. Hope you it enjoy it.
YOU ARE AMAZING! (And I Can Prove It)-By Michael Murphy
Has anyone told you lately that you are truly amazing? Probably not unless you are one of the very blessed few who have at least one powerful encourager in your life that truly does care about you. I was 6 feet tall when I was in the 7th grade. I weighed all of 140 lbs. Skinny doesn't begin to describe it. Toothpick would come a little closer. With the unruly and wiry hair that I tried to grow long and fight to keep straight, most of my friends called me 'Q-tip.' You can imagine how that did wonders for my self esteem. Yeah, not much. I was reminded by my father that I wasn't planned when I was born. I guess not. Three kids in LESS THAN three years. My brother was 2 years old, about to turn 3. My sister was 1 year old, 9 days before she turned 2. My father suffered most of his life with what we now know as bi-polar disorder. Major moods swings and a plethora of attitudes that did not serve in my best interest (or anyone else's for that matter.) He constantly reminded me that I was an "accident" and with the constant psychological abuse that he put on me, I felt more like an intruder on this planet than a little boy. As I got older and begin to discover personal development and what it could do for me to heal my past and create my future, I begin to develop new beliefs about myself. What I discovered changed my life. I discovered that the facts proved that I was not an "accident", but indeed, my life was/is a miracle.
I discovered through reading personal development books that the chances that I was ever conceived to begin with were tens of millions to one. In fact, I learned that I had beaten out somewhere between 10 and 90 million other 'seeds' that were all vying to fertilize one egg. Tens of millions of potential suitors and only one was going to get a date. In fact, the others were going to die. It wasn't just a race and competition for affection. It was a battle for life. Stop and think about this. If any other seed had fertilized that one egg, neither you nor I would be here right now. Ever wonder why you've always felt ''special''? Maybe you felt ''lucky''? Well, you gained access into the inner sanctum to fertilize the egg and millions others died off who didn't make it. I don't know about you, but that fact alone makes me feel pretty amazing! Now I'm not asking to you believe in some kind of esoteric, metaphysical or spiritual concept. I'm sharing this as an established fact. Go check out these stats with a medical doctor. Now, if those odds haven't made you feel as amazing as they make me feel, then think about this. Go back 5 generations in your family. That would be to a great-great-great grandparent. Having extensive genealogy records for my family, I know who my great-great-great grandfather was and where he was born. He was born in 1795 in Kentucky. Just 18 years after our country declared its independence. He met his wife by some set of circumstances, which I'm not aware of. Nonetheless, just imagine your own experience, or perhaps that of your parents (or grandparents) and know that the odds weren't good that he and this particular woman got together. Now add to the equation that the odds that they ever conceived and had the particular child that they had, were also in the 1 in several millions odds. Now, THAT child grew up and met someone else and the process goes on and on. My point? Imagine the odds that you ever arrived here on this planet. Trillions to one. Your life is amazing. You may not feel like it. You may feel the lowest emotions that a human can feel. Nonetheless, the FACT remains that YOU ARE A MIRACLE!!! Perhaps in another article, I'll get into to the amazing biological, skeletal/muscular make up of your body (which is itself a miracle.) For right now, just allow yourself to consider and deeply think about, how YOU got HERE. You, my dear friend, are no accident. You are amazing! You were a miracle the day you began your existence on this planet. And, you still are. Most people are never taught to love themselves. Most people are never taught to really understand how awesome they really are. Through a lot of emotional and psychological damage that we get from very ill informed sources in this world, we never face the REALITY of who and what we really are. I'm here, telling you, YOU ARE AMAZING! I know it. You have talents, skills, intelligence and heart to do miracles in your own life. You have potential that you haven't even begun to tap into its power. You've likely either forgotten or, you never knew how the facts that supports you as being a phenomenal being. Take some time today and think about what I've shared with you here. Think about the dreams, hopes, desires and incredible vision inside of your mind. I'm not asking you to ''believe'' anything. I'm just giving you the FACTS. You are amazing! You can do, be and have more than you've ever dreamed possible. Let yourself awakened to the TRUTH about you. Get your dreams off of the shelf and dust them off. Let them live again in your heart, soul and mind. Keep believing that you can and will accomplish them. Then, expect them and watch your awesome life unfold.
ABOUT THE AUTHOR
Michael Murphy is an author, speaker and coach. His mission in this world is to encourage others to live their dreams and live their potential. His books, "Powerful Attitudes" and "Powerfirmations" have been acclaimed, praised and promoted by best selling authors and personal development superstars. You can go visit his website at http://www.positiveattitudes.com and see YOUR NAME in his book for free.
Monday, September 6, 2010
Saturday, July 31, 2010
What does Life mean to you?
I watched a film the other day titled Life is wicked. It got me thinking about life and what people think of life. What does life mean to you? To some life is mean, bad, boring, and wicked, just like the titles of the movie I watched recently. Even some music lyrics have such titles. But to others it is totally different as they say life is fun. Life is good life is interesting.
To me life is exciting. Not that I’m unaware of the troubles and worries of life. Oh yes they are there but I have my reasons. I believe it is the lessons we learn from theses experiences that matter more than the experience. As the saying goes, it is the ride that matters not the destination.
We have only one life to live, so we have to live it to the full. Yes we have to do our best, get what we want and enjoy the life we have. Because no matter what we do we can get out of this place alive. We can run, we can hide, we can fly but we can’t get of life alive so we should do our best and make we live footprints on earth. We don’t have to make giant footprints but a try and live a mark.
If you concentrate on all the troubles, problems and worries of life, you won’t achieve what you are supposed to achieve on earth. You won’t do anything at all; rather you’ll be living in fear. At the end you’ll be full of regret because you didn’t do all you wanted to do. All your dreams will be unfulfilled; all your wishes not come to pass, just because you were too concerned about all the negatives in life. You were more concerned about people who have tried things and failed instead of looking at the successes.
It is only when you concentrate on bad things, worries, troubles, problems and failures that you get a wrong view of life. Life is good, it is fun, it is exciting, it should be lived to the fullest. Dennis Waitley said that the greatest regret in life will most likely come not from what you have done, but from what you have failed to do.
To cap up this report here’s what a friend sent me about life.
Life is an opportunity-use it
Life is a gift – accept it
Life is a game - Play it
Life is painful – endure it
Life is a problem – solve it
Life is a chance - take it
Life is a misery-know it
Life is a challenge –meet it
Life is a promise-fulfill it
Life is a journey-complete it
Oh’ yes I agree that life is journey, it is the most fantastic journey on earth. So enjoy yours. Don’t let anything get you down.
To me life is exciting. Not that I’m unaware of the troubles and worries of life. Oh yes they are there but I have my reasons. I believe it is the lessons we learn from theses experiences that matter more than the experience. As the saying goes, it is the ride that matters not the destination.
We have only one life to live, so we have to live it to the full. Yes we have to do our best, get what we want and enjoy the life we have. Because no matter what we do we can get out of this place alive. We can run, we can hide, we can fly but we can’t get of life alive so we should do our best and make we live footprints on earth. We don’t have to make giant footprints but a try and live a mark.
If you concentrate on all the troubles, problems and worries of life, you won’t achieve what you are supposed to achieve on earth. You won’t do anything at all; rather you’ll be living in fear. At the end you’ll be full of regret because you didn’t do all you wanted to do. All your dreams will be unfulfilled; all your wishes not come to pass, just because you were too concerned about all the negatives in life. You were more concerned about people who have tried things and failed instead of looking at the successes.
It is only when you concentrate on bad things, worries, troubles, problems and failures that you get a wrong view of life. Life is good, it is fun, it is exciting, it should be lived to the fullest. Dennis Waitley said that the greatest regret in life will most likely come not from what you have done, but from what you have failed to do.
To cap up this report here’s what a friend sent me about life.
Life is an opportunity-use it
Life is a gift – accept it
Life is a game - Play it
Life is painful – endure it
Life is a problem – solve it
Life is a chance - take it
Life is a misery-know it
Life is a challenge –meet it
Life is a promise-fulfill it
Life is a journey-complete it
Oh’ yes I agree that life is journey, it is the most fantastic journey on earth. So enjoy yours. Don’t let anything get you down.
Saturday, May 29, 2010
The Who Determines the What, How and Where
This title is another way of saying that your relationship will determine your future. You’ve heard of the popular saying: tell me who your friend is and I will tell you who you are. Your relationships matter a lot in you’re your life, that’s why I dedicated a whole blog for it- www.knowhimknowher.blogspot.com. You will get more details about how to have a good relationship, make it work and last long there. Back to our topic. Your relationship adds or subtracts to your life. Every relationship is a withdrawal or deposit in your life. Good relationship is a withdrawal, while bad relationship is a deposit in your life.
No man is an island is another popular saying which specifies that it is not easy to make it alone in this world. We need ourselves. You need people in your life. You can’t make it alone. But you need the right set of people in your life. With the right people, you will succeed in life, you will go far and you will get a lot of the good things of life. That is what I mean that the who in your life will determine the what you will get from life, determine the how you will get it and where you will go to get it. If you mix up with bad people you’ll end your life in misery and despair. As the Holy Book says bad company corrupts good manners.
With the right people you will make it. You need people who will support you, encourage you and criticize you if the need arises. You need mentors in your life. Seek out people of good character, people who have succeeded in the area of life you want to succeed. You can these people among close associates or outsiders. They could be your parents, brothers, sisters, uncles, aunts, cousins, colleagues, classmates, etc. Seek for advice, guidance or direction from these people. But check that the advice is in consonance with your principles and belief and then do the right thing. You will surely succeed.
No man is an island is another popular saying which specifies that it is not easy to make it alone in this world. We need ourselves. You need people in your life. You can’t make it alone. But you need the right set of people in your life. With the right people, you will succeed in life, you will go far and you will get a lot of the good things of life. That is what I mean that the who in your life will determine the what you will get from life, determine the how you will get it and where you will go to get it. If you mix up with bad people you’ll end your life in misery and despair. As the Holy Book says bad company corrupts good manners.
With the right people you will make it. You need people who will support you, encourage you and criticize you if the need arises. You need mentors in your life. Seek out people of good character, people who have succeeded in the area of life you want to succeed. You can these people among close associates or outsiders. They could be your parents, brothers, sisters, uncles, aunts, cousins, colleagues, classmates, etc. Seek for advice, guidance or direction from these people. But check that the advice is in consonance with your principles and belief and then do the right thing. You will surely succeed.
Wednesday, May 19, 2010
ACCEPT YOURSELF AND LIVE
Now you know that you are an incredible being, beautifully and wonderfully made in the image of God. Be happy and accept yourself as you are. Are you slim, fat, big, small, black, yellow, brown, white, you are beautiful. So be you, be real, be yourself. Be at ease with your self. Feel free to express yourself, your thoughts and feelings about things. Oh yes say your mind. Participate in the politics of your town, participate in church activities because you are capable of doing it all and I mean full participation. Appreciate yourself. Party as much as you want, go to meetings, conferences, live your life. Do more than live, exist. Commend yourself when you do some nice things, also commend other people. Be yourself. Have the strength and courage to do things they way you want. Being you is bliss.
Focus on your strengths and abilities, play down on your weakness. Don’t focus on your past unless you are learning something from it. Change anything about your self only when you want, not when someone say you should. If you are think you are fat and want to slim, then do it because that’s what you want. That way you’ll be sure of completing the process of slimming. Don’t slim because someone says you are fat or to please somebody. So that if that person dies or get sick or travels to a far way country you stop slimming, so change because YOU want to change. Get it. Make sure you make use of all your abilities, talents and gifts and apply them to the best capacity. Don’t let people say this about your life, according to John Mason, “he did nothing in particular, and he did it very well”. So live life to the fullest.
Focus on your strengths and abilities, play down on your weakness. Don’t focus on your past unless you are learning something from it. Change anything about your self only when you want, not when someone say you should. If you are think you are fat and want to slim, then do it because that’s what you want. That way you’ll be sure of completing the process of slimming. Don’t slim because someone says you are fat or to please somebody. So that if that person dies or get sick or travels to a far way country you stop slimming, so change because YOU want to change. Get it. Make sure you make use of all your abilities, talents and gifts and apply them to the best capacity. Don’t let people say this about your life, according to John Mason, “he did nothing in particular, and he did it very well”. So live life to the fullest.
Saturday, May 8, 2010
Power of Influence - Who is Influencing You?
I challenge you to start thinking about some of the major influences you have had in your life so far. As long as you have friends, family, you work or are involved in your community in some way, you will be open to the influence of others. The challenge is to analyse who or what is influencing you, and what are they creating in you?
Our beliefs or actions can be influenced in many different ways. Watching, listening, studying or experiencing the results that certain behaviours generate will affect how you see things consciously and subconsciously.
I find it interesting to think about how I have been influenced by the different events of my life. We are taking in extraordinary amounts of information every day. As long as you are talking to others, listening to others, watching television, reading newspapers, surfing the Internet, calling your friends, reading literature, experiencing life in general, you cannot escape the information that is flowing around you.
Information is interesting, as we often assume that what is said or written is true. We need the ability to distinguish between what is opinion and what is fact.
How do we filter that information, to only use the information that is going to help you achieve your goals? How do you decipher between what is useful information and what is potentially harmful information?
Ask yourself what or who are some of the influences that you have had in your life? What beliefs do you hold, or what actions have you taken as a result of these influence?
Here are the philosophies I have developed around listening to the opinion of others:
- I only wish to take the advice of those who have already achieved what I am aiming to achieve.
- Be mindful when participating in office chit-chat, networking events, dinner parties and family events: one needs an ability to distinguish between fact and opinion.
- Surround yourself with a team of professionals with the validated experience and knowledge to help you achieve your goals.
Self-development is also a powerful influence; here are my philosophies on self-development:
- Read at least one self-development book per month (ideally one per week).
- With knowledge, motivation and action, anything is possible.
- Learn by studying how other successful people have achieved their results.
It has been said that the books you read and who you associate with is a reflection of where you will be in five years time.
One challenge I set you is to minimise the amount of news you watch. Next time you watch a news broadcast, take note of the percentage of stories that are about death, destruction and despair. Be open minded about what value it is bringing to you. People have said to me, but I should know about what is going on in the world. Yes, that may be true, however my challenge is that why do I only have to know about what bad things are happening in the world? If you like the news, make sure you even out what information you are feeding your mind before you go to sleep at night. Have a motivational book by your bedside and read a few chapters or a few pages before you go to sleep.
Suzie Crawford specializes in teaching people how to achieve their financial and lifestyle goals, based on her own personal success. Register here for free 8-week online Training Program PLUS receive bonuses to the value of $162. http://www.youcan.com.au
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Our beliefs or actions can be influenced in many different ways. Watching, listening, studying or experiencing the results that certain behaviours generate will affect how you see things consciously and subconsciously.
I find it interesting to think about how I have been influenced by the different events of my life. We are taking in extraordinary amounts of information every day. As long as you are talking to others, listening to others, watching television, reading newspapers, surfing the Internet, calling your friends, reading literature, experiencing life in general, you cannot escape the information that is flowing around you.
Information is interesting, as we often assume that what is said or written is true. We need the ability to distinguish between what is opinion and what is fact.
How do we filter that information, to only use the information that is going to help you achieve your goals? How do you decipher between what is useful information and what is potentially harmful information?
Ask yourself what or who are some of the influences that you have had in your life? What beliefs do you hold, or what actions have you taken as a result of these influence?
Here are the philosophies I have developed around listening to the opinion of others:
- I only wish to take the advice of those who have already achieved what I am aiming to achieve.
- Be mindful when participating in office chit-chat, networking events, dinner parties and family events: one needs an ability to distinguish between fact and opinion.
- Surround yourself with a team of professionals with the validated experience and knowledge to help you achieve your goals.
Self-development is also a powerful influence; here are my philosophies on self-development:
- Read at least one self-development book per month (ideally one per week).
- With knowledge, motivation and action, anything is possible.
- Learn by studying how other successful people have achieved their results.
It has been said that the books you read and who you associate with is a reflection of where you will be in five years time.
One challenge I set you is to minimise the amount of news you watch. Next time you watch a news broadcast, take note of the percentage of stories that are about death, destruction and despair. Be open minded about what value it is bringing to you. People have said to me, but I should know about what is going on in the world. Yes, that may be true, however my challenge is that why do I only have to know about what bad things are happening in the world? If you like the news, make sure you even out what information you are feeding your mind before you go to sleep at night. Have a motivational book by your bedside and read a few chapters or a few pages before you go to sleep.
Suzie Crawford specializes in teaching people how to achieve their financial and lifestyle goals, based on her own personal success. Register here for free 8-week online Training Program PLUS receive bonuses to the value of $162. http://www.youcan.com.au
Article Source: http://EzineArticles.com/?expert=Suzie_C_Crawford
Saturday, May 1, 2010
Do You Know You
You are a truly unique individual. The holy Book tells us that you are wonderfully and fearfully made. Do you know that? Well check it out in….. God loves you that much that he has to take time to mould you. Again out of the million sperms that started the race of life only you survived, is that not something. Oh! Yes it is. The re is only one you in the whole world. There is no replica of you anywhere in the world. What’s more there can never be another you ever again. Are you getting the picture, of who you really are? Sometimes there’s this temptation of comparing yourself to other people, their achievements, their accomplishments. You shouldn’t do that. You know why, because you are unique, you are different; God has a unique plan for you, just for you. And it is different from other people’s plan. You are here for a purpose.
So stop feeling discouraged about your looks, your progress, your success, when you compare yourself to others, infact don’t ever measure your self by other people’s standard. Rather you measure you success by thy how much you are walking in God’s will for your life, think on how much you are fulfilling your destiny. Refuse absolutely to compete or compare yourself with other people. Focus on your dreams, learn from your past not someone else’s. Dream of a beautiful future for yourself. Celebrate your uniqueness, enjoy your life very well and live it to the fullest. That way you will fulfil your destiny using your God-given talents, attributes and abilities. Go on and live a wonderful life.
So stop feeling discouraged about your looks, your progress, your success, when you compare yourself to others, infact don’t ever measure your self by other people’s standard. Rather you measure you success by thy how much you are walking in God’s will for your life, think on how much you are fulfilling your destiny. Refuse absolutely to compete or compare yourself with other people. Focus on your dreams, learn from your past not someone else’s. Dream of a beautiful future for yourself. Celebrate your uniqueness, enjoy your life very well and live it to the fullest. That way you will fulfil your destiny using your God-given talents, attributes and abilities. Go on and live a wonderful life.
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